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rings, the charging-opening also being flanged to avoid spilling
of material. (5.) A machine as claimed in claims 1 and 2,
characterized therein that the receptacle is adapted to be
tilted by power through suitable gearing and clutches. (6.) A
machine as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterized therein
that the receptacle is adapted to be tilted either by hand
or by power, by means of a worm-shaft meshing with a worm-
wheel or segment on one of the trunnions, the worm-shaft
being either directly rotated by a hand-lever, or by power
through gearing and either of two clutches, the latter being
operated by levers linked together, the link being fitted with
tappets adapted to be engaged by a projection on the
tilting-frame so as to automatically limit the amount of the
tilt. (7.) In a machine as claimed in claims 1 and 6, a catch
(72) (73) for temporarily holding the clutch-levers in a neutral
or disengaged position. (8.) A machine as claimed in claim 1,
characterized therein that the material to be mixed is fed
into the receptacle from a hopper fitted with a pivoted spout,
adapted to be automatically moved into and out of the
operative position by the receptacle as the latter is titled, so
that the spout does not interfere with the tilting of the re-
ceptacle. (9.) A machine as claimed in claim 8, characterized
therein that the hopper is provided with a chute to which
the spout is pivoted, the chute being fitted with a hinged
gate. (10.) A machine as claimed in claims 8 and 9, charac-
terized therein that a plate (44) extends over the bottom of the
spout as far as the pivot, for the purpose set forth.

(Specification, 12s. 6d.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 23111.—10th July, 1907.—ARTHUR HJALMAR BORG-
STRÖM, of Hangö, Grand Duchy of Finland, Merchant (as-
signee of Edvard Henrik Anderson, of Hangö Mejeri, Hangö,
Grand Duchy of Finland, Manager of a Dairy). Improve-
ments in pumps for thick liquid substances.

Extract from Specification.—The pump now in question,
consisting of a pump-cylinder and a piston, is characterized
by the fact that the inlet-opening is uncovered by the piston
only when the latter has been raised to a certain level and
has produced a vacuum in the cylinder, so that the sub-
stance is caused to rush in rapidly in spite of its thick liquid
condition. As the piston is then moved downward, the said
substance is forced through an opening of the same width as
the cylinder into the pressure-pipe. The said opening is
closed by a large valve, which is held against its seat by a
spring acting from below.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place
of the claims.]

(Specification, 5s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 23113.—10th July, 1907.—WILLIAM ERNEST HUGHES,
of Queen’s Chambers, Wellington, New Zealand, Registered
Patent Agent (nominee of Linotype and Machinery, Limited,
of 188 and 189 Fleet Street, London, England, the assignees
of Thomas Merrifield North, of 188 and 189 Fleet Street,
London aforesaid, and Thomas Robert Gillett Parker, of the
Linotype Works, Broadheath, Altrincham, Chester, England).
Improvements in sheet-inverting apparatus for use in con-
nection with printing-machines.

Claims.—(1.) A sheet-inverter for use in connection with
a printing-machine, comprising means for successively with-
drawing a sheet transversely out of its general line of travel
through the machine, inverting it without making its leading
edge a following one, and moving it back into the said line of
travel. (2.) The combination with two printing-machines
or couples, arranged so that a sheet, after receiving an impres-
sion from one machine or couple, is automatically fed to the
other machine or couple to receive another impression, of a
sheet-inverter according to claim 1, whereby the sheet, after
receiving an impression in one machine or couple, may be
caused in the second machine or couple to receive an impres-
sion on its respectively opposite side. (3.) Sheet-inverting
apparatus, substantially as described and illustrated in Figs. 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the drawings. (4.) Sheet-inverting appa-
ratus, substantially as described and illustrated in Figs. 7, 7a,
8, 9, 9a, 10, 10a, 11, and 11a of the drawings.

(Specification, 19s. 3d.; drawing, 10s.)

No. 23128.—10th July, 1907.—ADOLPHUS JAMES PARK, of
Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved
tow sliver-producing machine.

Extract from Specification.—The invention consists in the
production of the machine described, whereby tow can be
fed through and between sets of rolls so as to be engaged and
caught by teeth fitted to battens, which move along a race
until the tow, by the movement of the battens and its working
through brushes suitably placed, is delivered in the form of a
sliver through exit-rolls, which give it its finishing touch.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place
of the claims.]

(Specification, 5s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 23134.—11th July, 1907.—CHARLES HENRY BINCROFT,
of Dock Street, off Victoria Street West, Auckland, New Zea-
land, Storeman. An improved device for cleaning chimneys
and flues by suction.

Claims.—(1.) In the improved device for cleaning chimneys
and flues in combination, the suction-pump communicating
with a suction or dirt chamber, said pump being mounted on
a platform and wheels and operated by a handle, a three-
branch or triple-suction rose, with perforations or holes at the
ends of its branches, being connected to said suction or dirt
chamber by means of telescopic piping and rubber tubing,
said suction or dirt chamber being fitted with removable door
secured thereto by bolts for the purpose set forth, as de-
scribed and illustrated. (2.) In the improved device for
cleaning chimneys and flues covered by claim 1, the three-
branch or triple-suction rose, with perforations or holes at
the ends of each branch for the purpose set forth, as described
and illustrated.

(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an
invention for which a provisional specification has been
already lodged.

NOTE.—The cost of copying the specification and drawing
has been inserted after the notice of each application. An
order for a copy or copies should be accompanied by a post-
office order or postal note for the cost of copying.

The date of acceptance of each application is given after
the number.

Extracts from the drawings accompanying the foregoing
complete specifications appear at the end of this Gazette.

J. C. LEWIS,
Registrar.

Provisional Specifications accepted.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 21st August, 1907.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional
specifications, have been accepted as under:—

No. 22858.—L. Morris, measuring wearers for garments.
No. 22955.—J. M. Bawden, split-link.
No. 23057.—F. B. Clapcott, suspender for braces.
No. 23092.—J. Cornwell, reinforced-concrete post.
No. 23117.—P. Browne, sight for gun.
No. 23165.—T. C. Bragge, chalk-suspender for billiards.
No. 23166.—C. S. Newsom, vacuum-cleaner.
No. 23170.—C. H. Bincroft, telephone system for railway-
engines.
No. 23172.—H. T. George, weather sheeting.
No. 23174.—R. Hood, box-lid fastener.
No. 23175.—A. McCorkindale, distance-measurer.
No. 23178.—M. Bate, friction gear.
No. 23184.—J. J. Reilly, fireproof wall.
No. 23186.—J. Orr, elevator.
No. 23199.—United Shoe Machinery Company, awl-con-
trolling machinery. (A. Bates, A. E. Jerram, and J. Gould-
bourn.)
No. 23208.—S. F. Darragh, oath-pad attachment to bible.
No. 23210.—R. Dunne, mitreing device.
No. 23211.—G. Hutchinson, seed-box.
No. 23212.—A. Treadwell, trolly-pole.
No. 23213.—D. Hogg, disc cultivator.
No. 23214.—E. Asquith, water-tap.